Winter Weather

Winter weather warning for businesses

Companies have been warned to protect their business premises from extreme winter weather.

Pipes are often the first thing to be affected by the cold weather and you need to protect them by insulating external pipes and those in unheated internal areas such as basements and attics. If your pipes do freeze, turn the water off at the stop tap and check where the pipe has burst – then open the affected tap so the water can flow through it as it melts to avoid flooding your premises.

“But sometimes the best preparation still isn’t enough, so make sure you have the right insurance in place – both buildings and contents cover – to ensure you’re protected no matter what happens.”

October 2018